Carver Elementary School

Concert Paw print walking into Ruby F. Carver Elementary School.

Front entrance of Ruby F. Carver Elementary School.

Playground equipment with slide for recess usage.

Playground with bench seating, and swings, for children to play on.

Basketball courts for children to channel their inner basketball skills.

Carver Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1801 Lauderdale Dr, Richmond, VA

Tuckahoe Village Neighborhood

Henrico County Public Schools

456 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

Founded in 1967, Ruby F. Carver Elementary School was named after Ruby Fellows Carver, who was the first teacher at nearby Tuckahoe Elementary School in the 1940s. The school’s mission has always been to provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn the skills necessary to become successful. Carver Elementary educates students from preschool through fifth grade. It sits along Lauderdale Drive and is surrounded by residential neighborhoods. The campus provides a computer lab and full library in addition to a playground, gymnasium and sports fields. There are gifted Programs available at Carver Elementary that include pull-out enrichment groups and accelerated class options. School clubs are another important aspect of student life, with Student Council, Library Helpers, Safety Patrols and After-School STEM being some of the options. Carver Elementary continues to be a leader in local public school education as it inspires students to push themselves to be the best.

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Joanne Z. Gutkin

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
72%

Reading Proficiency
68%

C+

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

68%

Math Proficiency

72%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 32	Full Time Teachers 32
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

438:1

Student Diversity

Female 52.3%	Male 47.7%
White 43.2%	Black 21.6%
Hispanic 18.1%	Two or more races 8.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander 7.7%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

7/27/2019

Great. There are many strong families represented at Carver and I believe that is because of the Principals family-centered approach. They care for their students and their families which has a positive impact on the community.

5.0 parent

4/29/2018

5 stars to this great school in Henrico.

5.0 parent

4/9/2018

This school has been great in providing a well rounded, center focused education for my child. They have a great arts program and provide lots of amazing opportunities for community participation .

5.0 parent

1/29/2018

I have had 4 children graduate from Carver. I have had no issues and have been extremely satisfied with my children's education. 2 of my boys have IEPs, 1 which was developed while there at Carver. The 3rd grade teacher compiled enough test grades and recommended educational services for him. Unfort...

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Virginia Henrico County Richmond 23238 Tuckahoe Village

Carver Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Richmond, VA and is served by the Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 456 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% are proficient in reading. Carver Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $474,683. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mills E. Godwin High School, The Steward School, Richmond Academy, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carver Elementary School.

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